Sewing-cabinet



' (No Model.)

J. A. MoGL-OHON.

SEWING CABINET.

Patented Oct. 1,1889.

UNITED STATES PATENT JULIA ARTIHECIA MCGLOHON, OF KINGSTON, TENNESSEE.

SEWING-CABIN ET.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 411,901, dated October 1, 1889.

Application filed April 12, 1889. Serial No. 307,020- (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J ULIA ARTIMECIA Mc- GLOHON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kingston, in the county of Roane and State of Tennessee, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sewing-Cabinets; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relatesto improvements in sewing-tables and work-boxes; and it consists in certain novel features hereinafter described and claimed.

In the annexed drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved device, show ing it folded as it appears when not in use. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing it arranged for use.

Referring to the drawings by letter, A designates a supporting-table, having a chest B on one side, and having a rack or cloth-supporting rod 0 on the other side, the said rod being pivoted at one end to the side of the table, and having its free end when not in use resting upon a hook or lateral projection D on the side of the table, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. \Vhen the rod is in use, it is turned outward from the table, as shown in Fig. 2, and in order that it may be properly supported it is made in two sections, the outer section being pivoted to the inner section, as shown.

On the upper side of the supporting-table I secure the case or box E, which is composed of the stationary frame F, inclosing a series of drawers G and a folding frame H. This folding frame H consists of the base-plate I, having the side plates J at its side edges, and the leaf or swinging side K, hinged to the front edge of the base-plate. To the free edge of this swinging leaf I hinge the partial top L, which is adapted to fold over onto the upper edges of the side platesJ when the device is not in use. The swinging leaf K is provided at its ends and near its free edge with the hooks M, which are adapted to engage pins, studs, or staples N on the outer faces of the side plates, so as to secure the said swing ing leaf in its raised position.

On the basaplate I, I provide a cushion 0,

adapted to hold pins andneedles. This cushion is detachably secured to the base-plate, so that it maybe readily removed when worn. I also secure on the base-plate I a spool-holder and a scissors-holder.

The cover X is hinged to the stationary frame E, and is adapted to rest thereon when the device is in use, and when it is not in use is swung over the folding frame, as clearly shown. This cover consists of the top plate Y and the side plates Z, depending from the edges of the same, as shown, and adapted to pass around the folding frame.

In practice, when the device is not in use, it is arranged as shown in Fig. 1. In this position the swinging leaf K is folded up against the ends of the side plateJ and secured thereto by the hooks N, and the partial top L is folded over onto the upper edges of said side plates and supported thereby. The cover is then swung down over the folding frame, completely inclosing the same. The swinging leaf and partial top re-enforce and strengthen the cover at its corner edge, so as to prevent its being crushed and broken, and in order that no dust may enter the device I secure to the edges of the several parts strips of packing, such as felt or other preferred material.

When the device is in use, it is arranged as shown in Fig. 2, so as to allow free access to all the parts.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it will be seen that I have provided a very simple device in which all the articles used in sewing will be safely and conveniently kept together, and its advantages are thought to be obvious. The rack C is intended to support the fabric or clothes being sewed, so that same will be within convenient reach of the operator. The several drawers and the chest B maybe used to hold buttons, tape, pieces of cloth, the, while in the space inclosed by the folding frame small boxes to a can be placed. The pins and needles, spools of thread, scissors, and thimbles will be prevented from being lost, and will be compactly arranged in a very small space.

The advantages to be derived from my device are thought to be obvious, and further reference thereto is deemed unnecessary.

Having thus described my invention, What thereof, the folding frame H,-consistingof the I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patbase-plate I, the side plates J, leaf K, and partiai top'L, and the cover X, hinged to the sta- 1. The combination, with the supportingtionary frame E and adapted to swing over I 5 5 table having a hook D on its side, of the rack the folding frame, as set forth.

pivoted at one end to the side of the table In testimony whereof I affiX my signature in and having its free end resting on said hook presence of two witnesses.

D, the said rack being made in two sections JULIA ARTIMECIA MCGLOHON. pivoted together, as set forth. Witnesses: IO 2. The combination of the table, the sta- E. S. BAILEY,

tionary frame F, secured on the upper side T. S. MOGLOHON. 

